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Spend Your Summer
AT Murray Hall, Pablo Beach.
WOMAN'S VERACITY.

II is the opinion OF theologians and LAWYERS
and judges that a rule women are truthful.
Hence, the public rghttully attaches great value
to the testimony OF a lady to the effect of med
icne.
Mrs Mask is the wife Of one of the most pros-
porous and intelligent farmers of Alcora county
Miss, Edward Mask. After suffering two wears
with an ulcer that covered her left leg from the
knee to the foot, recently she has been cured.
Read what cured her:
GIFT P o., Miss, Feb 16, 1887.
Gentlemen-A year ago last fall sore broke
out on my left leg below the knee 1t began to
spread, and run until my whole leg was COW
cred This continued until last fall when be-
gan to take Switt's Specific. The physician
told ME ii would take about one dozen bottles ::
but when l had finished two bottles my leg
was well. While suffered, l also had chills
regularly. These, too, disappeared when the ul
Ger was healed up. l am truly grateful for the
benefit received from 8. S. s., aud both my
self and husband talk up your medicine to all
our friends Mrs CoRDEIIA s Mask
The Ffend Dy.pepsfa ExOrci.ed.
JEsUP, GA, March 10, 1887.
Gentlemen-I had a severe case of dyspepsia
several years ago. My blood was impoverished
and my health was poor that l was greatly
reduced in weight. l took a course of s. 8. s.
which brought me around all right. MY appe-
tite improved and my digestion became perfect
My weight increased about forty pounds, and to.
day am well and sound man. thanks to your
valuable blood purifier S. S. s.
Yours truly, NJ. w SURRENCY
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta,
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Miss Harris L. Pratorius came up from
Jacksonville yesterday.
Mr.. Barber Walker, of Ocala is visiting his
brother, Elk. Mayor Walker.
The highest quotations for middling cotton
in Tallahassee yesterday was S.
Mr.. Wilson, of the Southern Express Office
Is taking shert vacation, and the Office is in
charge of Mr.. Chas. Mccormick
Mr. 4. A. Baltzell editor of the Mariana
Enquirer and Mr. B. R. Dennard of jackson
county were in the city few days since.
The Leon county School Board will meet in
special session next Saturday to determine as to
teachers for the public schools of CITY and
county.
The City Council and Board of Trade have
united in an invitation to President Cleveland
and wife TO visit Jacksonville during their
southern tour
Cotton is opening rapidly this bright warm
weather, and we advise farmers to pick it as
fast as possible. Don't leave cotton in the fields
TO be blown on the ground by wind The safest
plan IS TO gather cotton as fast MS il opens
Saturday Rev. Mr.. Ledbetter and Mrs. Sa.
ran Gardner were among the passengers to Te-
resa on the steamer Wakatomica. On the re-
turn trip quite number of sojourners came up
to Tallahassee,' among them being Col and Mrs.
Jno. A. Henderson and daughter, Misses Mamie.
Sadie and Bessie Lewis Master George Lewis.
Col l.. ID. Ball, Mr. and Mrs H. A. Fish, Mrs.
A. j. Fish and Mrs Lottie Groner
Among the railroad officials who attended
the session of the Railroad Commission this
week, were Captain D. E. Maxwell, General
Superintendent, Colonel John A. Henderson,
General Counsel, and A O. Mcdonnell, G. F. 6 P.
Agent of the F. R. & n. J. E. Ingraham, Pres
ident of the South Florida, and his private sec
Rotary; Wilbur Mccoy, G. F. & P. Agent of the
South Florida; NJ. R. Moran, Superintendent of
the j., L, Il 4. W.; G. D. Ackerly, G. F. & p
Agent of the Orange Belt Railroad, and the fol-
lowing officers of the Florida Southern Major
Sherman Conant, General Manager; J. A.
Larned, Superintendent, and s. C. Boylston, G.
r. Il T. Agent; also, Jas. NJ Menzes, acting
General Freight Agent of the F. R. & N; Mr..
W. +. Hardee, General Freight and Passenger
Agent, and Colonel F. B Papy, General Florida
Agent OF the S. F. s. W.; Mr.. F. C. Shepard.
General Passenger Agent P & A., and Dr. John
Westcott of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Canal
Company
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NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDER
the acts Of the Legislature Of the Seaas Of Flor
IDA, authorizing and providing for the Incorpora
ton OF Benevolent and Charitable Institutions, an
proved August 9th, 1858, and January 29sh, iS74
the undersigned and such Others may chose tc
associate with them. will proceed to form and or
gAnixe for benevolent and charitable purposes, nm
der the name Of the Independent Order Of Good
Samaritans and Daughters Of Samaria, at theiI
Lodge Room, lover Margolyneki's store) In the city
OF Tallahassee, Florida, on Friday. the 9th day o.
September, A. d. 1887, at o'clock z. u.
Dated this 29th day OF August, A. d. 1887.
MRS. LAVINIA WILLIAMS. P. D.
MRS. MARIA DOUGLASS, d. Off.
MkS. MARY HICKS, D. Of r.
MRS. ANNIE POPE, P. P. D.
MRS. NANCY HUNTER, D. Off.
MRS. MALVINA HENRY, p P D.
ASBURY HENRY, W. c.
SeDtemher -
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Mr. W. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake City, Fla,
was taken with a severe Cold, attended with a
distressing Cough and running into Consump-
ton in its frs, stages. He tried many so-calied
popular cough remedies and steadily grew
worse Was reduced in flesh, had difficulty in
breathing and was unable TO sleep Finally
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and found immediate relief, and after using
about q half dozen bottles found himself well
and has had no return of the disease. No ether
remedy can show grand a record of cures as
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Guaranteed TO do just what is claimed for it,
Trial bottle free at NJ. Lively's Drug Store.
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THOMAS COENTYS EVIDENCE.
TOWNSVILLE Ga July @ 1897

". A. Bri9gS.'
My boy, about ID years DID, had the measles
about one year ago, and until month ago had
not recovered from the effects of them. His face
was bloated and yellow, his breath was short
and he had no appetite being SO weak he was
almost helpless. He suffered with dizziness
His condition was so bad | was in great trouble
about him. | tried several remedies which did
him no good. | saw the advertisement OF your
NUNNBETTER TONIC PILLS and went to
Mr.. s. J. Casses' drug store, where l have
traded many years, and got some of them, and
after taking about bottles Is for $1O0) he is
rapidly getting strong, his face and lips have u
good color and he is well and sound think
refer TO MIR. S. j. Casses as to the correctness Of
this statement. Yours truly,
H. w MILLER
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Murray Hall! Murray Hall!
A Word TO HnValids.

You are cautioned against the purchase OF
WHISTLES with high sounding, fancy names. In
most cases those high toned brands are used ia
cover compounds abominable in taste and abso-
u,ely injurious in their consequences TO the con-
sumner.
My whiskies have been before the public for
over Is years. They have stood the test thor
oughly, having been analysed by some of the
most expert chemists throughout the country
and in every instance their absolute purity Was
established and highly commented upon. My
brand-the plain l. w. HARPER WHsKEY-car-
ried off the highest honors at New Orleans over
all Sour Mash WHISTLES displayed from the State
of Kentucky. Respectfully,
l. w. HARPER, Distller.
Nelson County, KY.
Sold by julius BALL & BRO. Managers, Talla-
hassee Fla
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A0vice 10 Mafhees-

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of vour
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING with
pam OF cutting teethy If SO, send at once and
gel bottle of Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
FOX CHILDREN TEETHNe. Its value is incalcu-
liable 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
meolately: Depend upon it, mothers, there is no
mistake about it; 1t cures dysentery and diar-
,nGa' regulates The stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces inaamma-
'lon, and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR
CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant to the taste,
ana Is the prescription of one of the Oldest and
pest female nurses and physicians in the United
states, and is for sale by all druggists through
out The world. Price 25 cents a bottle. 3S-1y
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Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co. Iowa,
tells the following remarkable story, the truth Of
which is vouched for by the residents of the
town Il am IS yearssold, have BEEN troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself without help.
Now am free from all pain and soreness, and
am able TO do all my own homework. owe
my thanks to Electric Bitters Tor having renewed
my youth, and removed completely all disease
and pain" Try abotsle. Soc. and 81, at N. Live
ly's Drug Store.
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IMPORTANTa

As the amount of ice used in the town Il too
small to justify the reduction in price made by
the Tallahassee Ice and Cold Storage Company,
the price will be the same for the rest Of the
season as at the beginning, viz: one cent per
pound except for tickets; 10 per cent discount al
lowed on tickets for FIVE hundred pounds; 20
per cent. on tickets for one thousand pounds.
TALLAHASSEE Ice AND COLD STORAGE Co.
food Florida Beef always on hand at 10
cents pound, at the Cold Storage Stand
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We answer unreservedly yes If the patient
commences in time the use of DR.. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery" and exercises
proper care. II allowed to run its course too
long all medicine is powerless to stay it, Dr.
Pierce never deceives patient by holding out
a false hope for the sake OF pecuniary gain.
The Golden Medical Discovery" has cured
thousands of patients when nothing else seemed
to avail. Your druggist has it, Send two
stamps for DR.. Pierces complete treatise on con-
sumption with numerous testimonials. Address
Worlds Dispensary Medical A.socia ton, But
talO Y
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A BARGAIN.

Requiring gin house for other purposes, will
sell AT LESS THAN HALF THEIR VALUE. if taken
at once, enc Clemens, Brown s. Co.'S 4O-saw
Gin, with running gear. band wheel and betting
complete, almost as good as new. Said to gin
quicker and cleaner than any other 40 saw gin
in the county. Apply to JOHN B. DAvIDs,
Tallahassee, Fla.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
For White Students.
OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
TALLAHASSEE, Aug. x, 1887.

TALLAHAssEB, Aug. ~, 1851
THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL FOR WHITE
i TEACHERS will be opened at De Funiak
Springs, Walton county, on the first Mondy in Oc-
tober, 1887, under the charge OF Professor d. N.
Felkei as Principal, ably assisted.
The course of study will cover two years.
All teachers or persons citizens Of this State who
desire to prepare themselves for the profession of
teaching will receive tuition free Of charge.
Arrangements will be made for board % cheap as
possible
In addition to the regular course in Pedagogics,
an Academic class will be formed ss preparatory
department.
For further Information address Professor Il. N.
Felkel, at Tallahassee, until September 24th, and
after that date at De Funiak Springs, Walton
county.
similar school In all respects will be opened at
Tallahassee at the same time for coiorsd persons
who desire to prepare themselves for the work OF
teaching, under the same circumstances In all re-
CARDS.
For further information address Professor T. d.
Tucker for the present at Pensacola or Professor
T. v. Gibbs, at Jacksonville, Fla.
A. J. RUSSELL,
superintendent Public Instruction.
September !, 1s87-tf
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The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores, letter, chap
ped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
TONS, and positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by NJ. Lively.
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B. a l.. Association.

On Monday night the Building and Loan AS
seciaton met in the court house, and after
adopting constitution adjourned unit tonight,
when permanent organization will be effected
by the election of officers
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Position as book keeper, by young man who
has recently graduated at one of the best COM
mercial colleges in the United States. Penman-
ship good. References given.
Address: p o. Box 100,
Tallahassee, Fla.
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An established boarding house, furnished, sit
usted in The business portion of the city. Pos
session given at once Address
MRS SARAH WHITAKER,
1t Tallahassee Fla
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a nice assortment Of fall goods Just received
"nicn am prepared to make up on short no.
tce in latest styles. Satisfaction guaranteed
ana prices reasonable. JOHN BuRKH.Rpr
~V-A" Tailor
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THOMAsVILLE. GA. Aup 4 1897

NJ A. Briggs
Mr.. Miller is reliable gentleman, and his
statement about the pills is correct. l sold them
to him. He is o. X. Yours &c,
S. J. CAssELLs
Sold by NJ. Lively. Call on him for advertis
ing matter. 43 1-y
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House for Rent-POssessiOn Oliver
September First.

On Monroe street, one square from Capitol, Z
rooms large and airy; double kitchen attached
with fine well of water on same floor Location
beautiful and healthy; house in tirst-class order
Address or enquire at store of
Y A. LEVY
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Day Board.

Choice day board can be had at Mrs. Green
how 5, on Calhoun street, one block east Of the
business centre of the city. Terms reasonable.
Golf
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IRON ECLIPSE SCREW,
Wanted =

l will sell cheap, new Iron Eclipse Screw,
wood frame. Q7SO w. r. WILSON.
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N Gamble came up from Teresa

Ifhe ca. General Cooper has returned from
,;n 10 East Florida ,,, ,.o
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,..s.s.;o, next Monday.
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$3.50. city ~ TUESDAY.
al ~. y,r.ia,a Williams spent a few days
...',..,.l. in Q lIncy last week.
nd and Mrs John r. Bradford read
my A, s4ratoga New York.
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St. Marks Branch trains run Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday only.
Leaving time is given in every except where AZ
irving time 10 named.
Trains 1 and q and 9, and ., and TO- and trains
ON jacksonville Branch run daily.
Trains and daily except sunday.
Trains / and have Pullman PAlace Sleeping Cau
between River Junction and New Orleans.
Trains and have through Pullman Reclining Chair
and Sleeping Cars to and nom Orlando.
Trains and 10 have through elespang Cars TO and nom
DeFuniak SPRING..
A. o. MAcDONKLL,
0onesal Passenger and Tiekes ARent
D. i. MAXwEIL, Gen. Eap't. JackSonyins, n.
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w amted

Two good mich cows Address:
LOCK Box ia,
19-4t Cedar Key, Fla.
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Fine Watch es and .Bewelrv

Repaired and restored to their original beauty
and usefulness, and not treated like they were
old guns or tin pans
ERAsTUs W. CLARK
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Confinement. labor shorter and less painful
than on two former occasions; physician aston
ished thank you for Mothers Friend, writes
Q lady In South Carolina. Address the Brad
held Rec. Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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For sale.


Residence OF G. A. Chaires. Apply to
3-tf ID. 5. WALKER, JR
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Wagon VI alerial.
For Rent.

Spokes, Rims, Hubs, &c. at
81 ct E.. II. AFFORDS
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SEASON OF 1887 and 1875
The Appetite

May be increased, the Digestive organs
strengthened, and the Bowels regulated,
b. taking Ayers Pills. These Pills are
purely vegetable in their composition.
They contain neither calomel nor any other
G-;a;crous drug, and may be taken with
perfect safety by persons Of all ages.
was great sufferer from Dyspepsia
and Constipation. | had appetite,
became greatly ,lebilitated, and was con-
stamtly afflicted with Headache and Dizzi
ness. l consulted our family doctor. who
prescribed for me, at various times, with
Out aifordng more than temporary relief.
finally commenced taking Ayers Pills.
In Il short time my digestion and appetite
IMPROVED
my bowels were regulated. and, By the
time finished two boxes of these Piflsmy
tendency to headaches had disappeared,
and became strong and well. Darius
NJ. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
was troubled, for over year, with
Loss Of Appetite, and General Debility.
commenced taking Ayers Pills, and, be-
fore finishing half n box Of this medicine,
my appetite AMI strength were restored.
&C. y. Clark, Daubury, Conn.
Ayers Fills are the best medicine
known to me for regulating the bowels,
uhu xii uiscHScS CSuScu DN II ulSDTutFpu
Stomach and Liver. | suffered for over
three years with Headache, Indigestion,
and Constipation. had no appetite. ant
was weak and nervous most of the time.
BY USING
three boxes of Ayers Pills, and Mt the
same time dieting myself, / wIs COM
pletely cured. My digestive organs are
now In good order, and l am in perfect
health.-Philip Lockwood, Topeka, kans.
Ayers Pills have benefited me wonder
fully. For months l suffered from Intli-
gestion aud Headache. was restless at
.iight, md had u bad taste IN my mouth
every morning. After taking one box Of
Ayers Pills, all these troubles di>ap-
peared, my food digcsted well, and my
sleep was refreshing. = Henry {. Hem
menway, Rockport, Mass.
I was cured of the Piles by the use Of
Ayers Pills. They not only relieved me
Of that painful disorder. hut gave RE in
creased vigor, and restored my lca.. H..
John Lazarus, st. John, n. Il.
Ayers Pills,
Prepared BY Dr. y. c. Aver Co I DWELL Masa
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers ia Mc,iieiie.
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Hoasands Of women bless the day on
eH III. rerce's Favorile Prescription WAS
anown 10 them. In all those derange-
il causing hackache, dragging-down sensa-
nervous and general debility, it is sovef.
s. remedy It's soothing and healing proper
.souer II OF the utmost value to ladies suffer.
81. AOn internal fever" congestion, iuflamma-
I" liberation. By druggists.
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FLORIDA RAILWAY & NAVIGATION co.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AUG. 10, 1887.

Standard Time SO minutes than Vile local
"a" means A. NJ. time "p" means P. n. time.
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a Mysterious Underground Fire.

WIcKLIFFE, Ky, Decemcer 1S.-For about
four weeks a fire of considerable proportions
beneath the surface of the ground has been
burning within 200 or 300 yards of the corpora
ton limits of this town. AT first smoke was
noticed proceedidg from an aperture in the
ground, and for week or more little at
tention was paid to it, though as it appeared
to increase in volume every day the
interest soon became general. 1t has
now become quite large fire and in
tensely hot, sometimes burning with O
flame, though generally 1t Is only q
smoldering but intense heat. Parties dig
ging near tho fire and at q depth of from
to feet found a bed OF red-hot Goals at q dis
lance of 80 feet from where the fire was first
seen. The substance which furnishes fuel for
this strange fire is very oily and has gaseous
odor, which is observed by every one who visits
the place. Many are of the opinion that Il Is
gas, others that it is q bed of coal on fire. Both
theories may be correct, as the smouldering
fire suggests Ignite, while the flame that is
sometimes smeled indicates gas, or oil or
both. To say the least, there is something
very unusual about the matter, and it is GER
tainly worth an investigation by scientific ex-
perts. A fire similar to this, and half of
three-quarters of q mile distant from It, broke
out some years ago and burned constantly for
several months. The present FIRE increases in
volume every day. 1t is now, perhaps, ten
times as large as it was when first noticed